Private Hands-On Class Options
Book your next Private Event at Experience Cooking! Our classes are fully hands-on and are held in the chef's private home's Gourmet Kitchen.
Booking
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Select what we are cooking from the choices below
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Email us with dates/times preferred
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Required: 8 People for Private Events (Pasta Classes can accommodate 10)
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Availability: M-F daytime & evening
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Duration: 2 hours
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Included: Full sit down dinner
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Bonus: Bring your choice of drink to enjoy During dinner
We will spend about 1.5 hours cooking, then have 30 minutes for socializing/eating for a total time of 2 hours (time can be extended for additional room rental fee).
*Our classes are curated based on menu, timing and space. We are not able to make menu substitutions.
Interactive Classes
Perfecting Beef Wellington
In this class, Chef Jessica will teach you how to prepare a perfect Beef Wellington with perfectly paired side dishes. Don't be surprised if the finished meal resembles what you would get in a fine dinning restaurant.
Menu:
Butter Lettuce & Avocado Salad w. Lemon Vinaigrette, Beef Wellington (Fillet of Beef individually wrapped w. Mushroom Duxelle & Puff Pastry), Red Wine Reduction Sauce, Roasted Vegetable, Potato Fondant, Crepes w. Fresh Berries
Class Rate: $85/person (This class lasts 2 hrs. 15 minutes)
American Bistro
Menu:
Bruschetta w. Crostini, Spice-Rubbed Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce, Potato Croquettes, Chili-Garlic Roasted Rainbow Carrots & Flourless Chocolate Cake
Class Rate: $78/person
Comfort Foods
Menu:
Potato Croquettes w. Homemade Garlic Aioli, Balsamic Braised Chicken w. Bacon & Pearl Onions, Carrot & Butternut Squash Mash, & Chocolate Lava Cakes
Class Rate: $70/person
Italian Seasonal Flavors
Menu:
Bruschetta Crostini w. House-Grown (summer) Basil, Spaghetti & Meatballs from scratch, Pomodoro Sauce, Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables, & Chocolate Covered Strawberry
*Vegetarian Friendly
Class Rate: $70/person
Italian Seasonal Flavors-Fall
Discover the wonders of beautifully made homemade pasta. In this fully hands on class you will be guided by a professional chef as you make fresh pasta from scratch! We will also learn about squash varieties, making fillings and sauces.
Menu:
Homemade Butternut Squash and Asiago filled Ravioli, Medley of Honey Glazed Squashes, Sage Brown Butter, Roasted Pepitas, Crispy Pancetta, & Chocolate Covered Strawberry.
*Vegetarian Friendly
Class Rate: $70/person
Homemade Pasta
In our pasta making classes we learn the original way of making pasta. Each participant starts by making a well into their flour and then incorporating eggs, oil, and salt. We then work to create a cohesive dough. Then the dough is kneaded, rested, rolled out, filled, then cut into raviolis.
Menu: 5-Cheese Ravioli, Sage Brown Butter sauce, Crispy Pancetta, Side of Seasonal Vegetables, Chocolate Covered Strawberry.
*Vegetarian Friendly
Class rate: $70/person
Optional add on: Charcuterie Board ($15/person)
Italian Feast
Menu:
Homemade Gnocchi, Shrimp Scampi w. Brown Butter, Sautéed Seasonal Vegetable, Homemade Biscotti.
Class Rate: $69/person
While in Paris...
Learn how to make a French inspired meal. Sophisticated, yet not fussy which you will be able to easily recreate any day of the week at home.
Menu:
Warm Goat Cheese Salad w. Walnut Vinaigrette, Fish Fillet Provençal, Pomme de terre Nouvelles (baby potatoes), Seasonal Fruit Clafoutis
Class Rate: $70/person
Paris Bistro
French Inspired Class!
Menu:
Lemon-Thyme Olive and Caper Tapenade w. Baguette, Bistro Salad (Green Beans, Greens, Egg, Bacon, Cherry Tomato, Walnut Dressing), Fish en Papillote ("in Parchment") & Chocolate Lava Cakes
Class Rate: $70/person
The Art Of Macarons
Whisk yourself into a Paris patisserie as Chef Jessica will teach you how to whip, fold and pipe your way to Macaron perfection. During class you will break out into groups of two to make various flavors of shells. Once your batter is ready, you'll learn how pipe like a pro. We will let the macarons rest before baking and jump right into our fillings! Our macarons will be sandwiched with different fillings, from an infused dark chocolate ganache to dulce de leche. You will take several macarons home to share with your family.
Sample Menu (flavor vary by season):
Strawberry Cheesecake, Orange Creme, Lavender Honey, Key Lime and Coconut, Lemon Buttercream & more.
*Gluten Free
Class Rate: $70/individual
Mexican Favorites
In this international cuisine class, we'll create some classic Mexican dishes and throw in a few twists to spice up the menu. We'll spin some mariachi tunes and reminisce about the good old days at the hacienda. ¡Comer, beber y ser feliz!
Menu:
Chicken Tinga (Slow roasted chicken in a chipotle sauce), Corn Tortillas (made from scratch), "Refried" Black Beans,
Homemade Guacamole w. Pico de gallo, Corn Salad with Tomato, Lime and Queso Fresco, Sautéed Pineapple with Ice Cream and Dulce de Leche
*Gluten Free Menu
Class Rate: $68/person
Latin Flavors
Menu:
Pork tenderloin (Chicken can be substituted for pork), chimichurri sauce, cheese & roasted poblano empanadas from scratch, crispy or sweet plantains, and avocado salsa.
Class rate: $66/person
Bold Latin Flavors
Menu:
Seared Steak w. Fire Roasted Tomato & Guajillo Chile Sauce, Cheddar & Roasted Jalapeño Cornbread, Plantains coated w. Garlic/Cilantro Sauce, Tres Leches Cake (Make in class then eat at home-cake needs to sit in your refrigerator for over 3 hours).
Class rate: $70/person
Far from the same old...
Join this basic skills class. This class is perfect for beginners in the kitchen!
Menu:
Citrus Salad & Avocado w. Basil Vinaigrette, Stuffed Chicken Breast with Sundried Tomatoes, Spinach & Fresh Mozzarella, Duchess Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable, and Rustic Fruit Galette.
Class Rate: $66/person
Viva España
A tradition held dear across the entire country, Spaniards enjoy tapas throughout the day with a cold glass of beer or wine. The perfect bite-sized snack to tide you over between meals, the variety of tapas make them perfect for any entertaining situation. Learn to create various tapas recipes and a Spanish custard dessert!
Menu
Empanada Gallega (Beef), Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp), Queso de Cabra al Horno (Goat Cheese in Tomato Sauce) & Pesto Toast, Tarta de Santiago (Spanish Almond Cake).
$70/person
Global Street Foods
In this globally inspired class together we will be making:
Menu:
Thai Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, Carnitas Tacos, Homemade Corn Tortillas, Venezuelan Cheese Arepas, & Parisian Crepes.
*GF Friendly (except dessert)
Class Rate: $70/person
Don't Cry for me Argentina!
Argentine people have a reputation for their love of eating. Social gatherings are commonly centered on sharing a meal. Invitations to have dinner at home is generally viewed as a symbol of friendship, warmth, and integration. So, join us as we explore this amazing cuisine!
Menu:
Empanadas Argentinas, Grilled steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Zucchini parcels stuffed with Lemon-Mint Ricotta, & Mousse de Dulce de Leche (made ahead by chef).
Class Rate: $70/person
A True Feast
Here's a wonderful weekend supper to treat your loved ones to! We'll make one homey dish after another by roasting, sauteing and baking. It's all going to add to up to a very hearty experience!
Menu:
Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Almonds and Blue Cheese with a Brown Sugar Glaze, Warm Winter Vegetable Salad,
Roasted Chicken Breasts stuffed w. Spinach, Shallots, and Pecorino Romano, & Pumpkin Spiced Cake.
*GF Class
Class Rate: $69/person
Steakhouse DIY
Skip the crowds of dining out! In this hands-on class you will learn how to prepare a classic steakhouse dinner at home.
Menu:
Wedge Salad with Bacon, Roasted Tomatoes, and Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing; Seared NY Strip Steaks with Herb Compound Butter; Roasted Broccoli; Twice-Baked Potatoes w. Cheddar Cheese; and Warm Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
Class Rate: $75/person